All Obituaries

David Leon Bixler, 79, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was born in Spencer, Indiana on August 17, 1941 to Ernest Pete and Martha Agnus (Butcher) Bixler. Leon married Grace Imhausen on September 29, 1959. He retired from the stone quarry after 30 years. Leon also worked for Tuttle in Spencer and enjoyed farming. He loved tanning hides, hunting and being outdoors. Leon is survived by his two sons, Charles (Fran) Bixler and...

Rosella Jane (Dyer) Moss passed away peacefully Friday, March 5, 2021.  She was born in Greene County on October 3, 1930.  Thereafter, she and her family moved and lived several years in Sullivan County and, upon her marriage to Robert, moved back to Greene County.  She graduated High School from New Lebanon.  She worked several years at Gossard's in Sullivan and the Linton Utility office.  Jane is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Moss; parents, Ermil...

Jesse Glenn Parsley, 87, of Cuba, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at his residence.  Jesse was born in Tompkinsville, Kentucky on July 24, 1933 to Hascal Harding Parsley and Versie (Copas) Parsley.  Jesse married the love of his life, Carolyn (Kingery) Parsley, and together they raised a wonderful, loving family.  Jesse proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He worked and retired from the American Can Company in Indianapolis. Jesse is...

Roger L. Lehman, age 64, of Linton, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was born in Linton on January 9, 1957, the son of Harry L. & Philomene (Vits) Lehman.   Roger was a 1975 graduate from Linton-Stockton High School.  He graduated from Vincennes University with a nursing degree and later from Kettering College with a Physicians Assistant Degree.   He served as Linton Fire Chief for a short time, worked at the Federal...

Michael G. Witham, 76, of Freedom, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Richland Bean Blossom Nursing Home Facility in Ellettsville. Michael was born in Greencastle, Indiana on May 2, 1944 to Donald Richard Witham and Daisy Frances (May) Witham. Mike was a 1963 graduate of Spencer High School. He married the love of his life, Darlecia (Ford) Witham on October 11, 1964 and together they raised a wonderful loving family. Mike retired from General Electric in Bloomington. Mike...

Linda Brooks York, age 71, of Spencer, passed away peacefully at 11:45 P.M. on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital, following many years with a brain injury. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 14, 1949, the daughter of Milton Dennis & Betty Jane (Pulley) Reeves.   Linda worked for interior design firms and later owned her own business. She was a member of the Spencer First Christian Church. She enjoyed Bible Study with her church group and loved...

Kenneth “Pop” Ralph Pendleton, 66, of Spencer, passed away February 26, 2021 at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital due to a massive stroke. He was born in Lafayette on February 24, 1955 to Ralph and Madeline (Kendrick) Pendleton. Kenny was a lumberjack and carpenter most of his life, working for Scamihorn Logging.  The family is grieving his loss, but knows he is in a better place than we are at this time. We are a family of faith and we believe that he is safe with God...

Lewis Edward Moke (5/15/1948 – 2/22/2021), It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Lewis Edward Moke, of Spencer, Indiana. Lewis grew up in Gary, Indiana and was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, he then received his Bachelors Degree in Education from Indiana State University, and a Masters Degree from DePauw University. A pillar of the community and loved by all who knew him, Lewis began his teaching career at Spencer-Owen Community Schools in 1970 and taught for...

Anna Joyce (Doss) Nanny, 83, of Gosport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Lafayette, Tennessee on September 5, 1937 to Charlie and Alease (Bandy) Doss. Anna started working at American Art Clay in Indianapolis when she was 17 years old.  She then went on to work at Uniroyal Rubber Company for 23 years where she met her husband Charles Nanny. They were married on June 29, 1979 in Indianapolis, IN. She retired from...

Sharon H. DeVault, age 73, of Terre Haute, formerly Linton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, February 22, 2021, at her residence.  She was born in Washington on August 1, 1947, the daughter of Woodrow and Pauline (Hemmerlein) Hoffman. Sharon was a 1965 graduate of Loogootee High School.  She was a 1969 graduate from Indiana State University.  She worked in the insurance for many years, enjoying helping her customers, retiring in 2015.   She was...